Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 8/17/26 - 8/23/26

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There are a good chunk of new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games this week. Skyrim Special Edition and Monster Hunter Wilds, while Mortal Shell 2 and Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator both received the Playable badge.

Here are the 10 highlights we found:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 8/17/26 - 8/23/26

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (Verified)

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

The game is $39.99 and is rated Verified.

Mortal Shell 2 (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel to Mortal Shell that significantly expands on the original with unrestricted, adrenaline-charged combat, extensive weapon upgrades, and free exploration.

The game is $49.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text and showing incorrect controller icons.

NBA 2K27 (Verified)

The hustle doesn’t stop and the run never ends in NBA 2K27. Chase greatness around the clock in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA, and make your hoop dreams a reality.

The game can be pre-purchased for $69.99 ahead of its September 3rd release and is rated Verified.

Monster Hunter Wilds (Verified)

The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

The game is $39.99 and is rated Verified.

Lords Of The Fallen (2014) (Verified)

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

The game is $29.99 and is rated Verified.

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT (Playable)

STEINS;GATE returns! Rebooted for the modern era! Featuring fully updated visuals, UI, and an all-new story that breathes new life into the streets of Akihabara.

The game is on sale for $53.99 until September 2nd and is rated Playable due to needing to set the display resolution manually.

Gambonanza (Verified)

Gambonanza is a tactical roguelike that sets chess pieces on a tiny board. Forget traditional chess and embrace the chaos of breaking the balance! Spend your money on rule-bending upgrades, board tiles and pieces. Experiment with illegal combinations and face off against iconic bosses!

The game is on sale for $9.74 until September 5th and is rated Verified.

Dumb Ways to Build (Verified)

Dumb Ways to Build is a chaotic, physics-based co-op game. Team up with friends to assemble your crew and take-on dangerous construction jobs. With all the gear and no idea, work together to build your path forward, or die trying!

The game will be released on September 10th and is rated Verified.

Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator (Playable)

Run your own hot dog shop in the foggy town of Grimshore. Cook and serve by day, solve your meat shortage by night, and try not to ask too many questions. How far will you go to keep the grill running?

The game is on sale for $7.19 until August 25th and is rated Playable due to small in-game text, needing a community controller configuration, showing incorrect controller icons, and needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard.

PAW Patrol: Dino World (Verified)

Join the PAW Patrol and Rex on colossal missions across Dino Island. Create roar-some looks, play minigames with friends and more.

The game is $39.99 and is rated Verified.

And that's all for this week's list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, Entropy, and Breathedge 2.

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